Economic Growth in Czech Republic
The Czech Republic recorded an average real GDP growth of 2.2% in the decade to 2022, below the 2.5% average for Eastern Europe. In 2022, real GDP growth was 2.4%. For more GDP information, visit our dedicated page.
Czech Republic GDP Chart
Czech Republic GDP Data
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Economic Growth (GDP, ann. var. %) | 3.2 | 3.0 | -5.5 | 3.5 | 2.4 |
GDP (USD bn) | 249 | 253 | 246 | 282 | 290 |
GDP (EUR bn) | 211 | 226 | 216 | 238 | 276 |
GDP (CZK bn) | 5,411 | 5,791 | 5,709 | 6,109 | 6,787 |
Economic Growth (Nominal GDP, ann. var. %) | 5.9 | 7.0 | -1.4 | 7.0 | 11.1 |
Economy accelerates in Q1 2024
The economy expanded 0.5% in seasonally adjusted quarter-on-quarter terms in Q1 2024, accelerating from Q4 2023’s 0.4% increase. Meanwhile, output increased 0.4% on a seasonally adjusted year-on-year basis in Q1, following the 0.2% expansion recorded in Q4.
According to a press release, domestic demand and especially household spending supported quarter-on-quarter growth, while external trade was a drag on growth. Meanwhile, employment increased by 0.2% quarter on quarter.
Commenting on the outlook, EIU analysts stated: “Slowing inflation and rising real wages will help to lift household consumption in the short term, while improving conditions in Europe (including declining interest rates) will bolster external demand in the second half of 2024. This will set the stage for stronger growth from 2025 onwards.”
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